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NE21 6DG

Garth Crescent

Winlaton and High Spen

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Detailed insights for NE21 6DG

Overview

Postcode NE21 6DG is located in a major urban area, within the Winlaton and High Spen ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Blaydon South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Blaydon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,517 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blaydon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blaydon South is £36,950 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE21 6DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Blaydon South near NE21 6DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE21 6DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blaydon

N/A

Walking directions to Blaydon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
6,348.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.95(+34%)
Shoplifting
49.78(+325%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.24(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.27(+104%)
Public order
12.99(+59%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
90.88%
Other White
8
2.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.28%
Other
5
1.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.98%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
20.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.25%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
38.89%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.54%
Owns outright
24
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.73%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Winlaton and High Spen

Median price£164,250
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £216K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £164,250 (about £191 per square foot) in Winlaton and High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£275,000£228
Semi-Detached49£180,000£199
Terraced43£128,000£164
Flats3£80,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winlaton and High Spen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£62,000£129,225£89,475
2017£244,000£69,000£140,000£100,000
2018£317,950£67,000£140,000£121,995
2019£250,000£76,000£147,000£91,000
2020£295,000£79,975£150,000£117,000
2021£247,995£76,500£165,000£118,000
2022£259,495£60,000£175,000£138,000
2023£258,995£60,100£170,000£135,500
2024£252,995£64,000£173,000£115,500
2025£249,498£53,750£180,000£129,995
2026£273,750£74,975£198,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£77£141£122
2017£191£121£144£125
2018£195£113£156£151
2019£182£128£167£115
2020£191£120£162£133
2021£208£117£183£137
2022£225£123£191£162
2023£229£129£183£152
2024£223£120£181£142
2025£216£112£202£164
2026£228£118£202£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winlaton and High Spen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Winlaton and High Spen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 6DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE21 6DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20259, Garth Crescent, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
15 Oct 202511, Garth Farm Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
26 Sept 20254, Garth Farm Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
30 May 202516, Hallgarth Mews, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6DJTerracedFreehold£210,000
24 Apr 202619, Beaumont Court, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 6BFTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the NE21 6DG postcode area, located within Blaydon South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE21 6DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic School, BlaydonAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlaydonAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWinlaton West Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE21 6DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE21 6DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDigpal NewsCromwell Avenue, Gateshead, NE21 4RGWalking directions to Digpal News
0.1 miThe Co-operative20 The Garth, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6DDWalking directions to The Co-operative
0.1 miPremierFront Street, Gateshead, NE21 6ADWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSparChurch Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6AWWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miPremierTyne Street, Gateshead, NE21 5DHWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE21 6DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Simpson

Winlaton and High Spen - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaydon SouthE02001685
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 004EE01008280
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE21 6DG

Is NE21 6DG (Blaydon South) safe?

The area around NE21 6DG records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE21 6DG?

The median sale price around NE21 6DG in Blaydon South is £164,250 (about £191 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE21 6DG?

There are 6 schools close to NE21 6DG, including St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (Good) and Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE21 6DG?

The closest station to NE21 6DG is Blaydon, about 1,381 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE21 6DG?

NE21 6DG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,517 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE21 6DG (Blaydon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE21 6DG is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julie Simpson (Labour Party).